She will be paid $440 per day. Jacobs is a retired New York City teacher who previously served as the interim director of pupil personnel services for the Onteora School District.

“I think she is a great fit for the Phoenicia school,” said McGill, who plans to assist with the transition.

Jacobs replaces former Principal Linda Sella was put on administrative leave in mid-February and has been reassigned. “Mrs. Sella is currently reassigned to the district office,” said McGill. “As this is a personnel matter, I cannot comment further.”